Everything Cookies Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are nut-free and often less expensive.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture but can be more expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly butter them.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (225 g) of room temperature unsalted butter and mix until smooth using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer.

Add 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar and 1 cup (200 g) firmly packed light brown sugar to the butter and mix on medium-high speed until combined.

Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well.

Add 3 large eggs (about 150 g) one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) salt, and 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking soda.

Add 2 cups (175 g) rolled oats to the flour mixture and mix well.

Add 1 cup (100 g) dried cranberries, 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips, and 1 cup (100 g) chopped nuts to the batter and mix until just combined.

Use an ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons of batter) to portion out the cookies onto the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.

Flatten the mounds of cookie dough slightly with a wet hand or spoon.

Bake cookies for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.

Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even cooking.

Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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